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Oak Welsh Dresser with Breakfront Drawers
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Oak Welsh Dresser with Breakfront Drawers

19th century
For Sale by Coast Antiques
Description

The Oak Welsh dresser features a Victorian design, constructed from durable oak and mahogany. It includes six fully functional drawers, providing ample storage capacity for your needs. This traditional North Wales dresser merges aesthetic appeal with practical utility, making it a valuable addition to any space. Overall dimensions are 171cm length x 51cm depth x 215cm height. Item can be collected from LL29 or please contact seller for possible delivery quote. I

Physical Dimensions
Height
215cm (84.65")
Width
171cm (67.32")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Coast Antiques has dated this Oak Breakfront Welsh Dresser to the Victorian era.

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SA1214558
Description
The Oak Welsh dresser features a Victorian design, constructed from durable oak and mahogany. It includes six fully functional drawers, providing ample storage capacity for your needs.
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This traditional North Wales dresser merges aesthetic appeal with practical utility, making it a valuable addition to any space.
Coast Antiques

Overall dimensions are 171cm length x 51cm depth x 215cm height. Item can be collected from LL29 or please contact seller for possible delivery quote. I

Height
215cm (84.65")
Width
171cm (67.32")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Coast Antiques has dated this Oak Breakfront Welsh Dresser to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214558
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An antique oak Welsh dresser featuring an upper open plate rack with shelves and a lower breakfront base with central drawers flanked by cupboards.
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Archive I An antique oak Welsh dresser featuring an upper open plate rack with shelves and a lower breakfront base with central drawers flanked by cupboards.

Oak Welsh Dresser with Breakfront Drawers

Archive II An antique oak Welsh dresser featuring an upper open plate rack with shelves and a lower breakfront base with central drawers flanked by cupboards. View II
Archive III An antique oak Welsh dresser featuring an upper open plate rack with shelves and a lower breakfront base with central drawers flanked by cupboards. View III
Archive IV An antique oak Welsh dresser featuring an upper open plate rack with shelves and a lower breakfront base with central drawers flanked by cupboards. View IV
Archive V An antique oak Welsh dresser featuring an upper open plate rack with shelves and a lower breakfront base with central drawers flanked by cupboards. View V
Archive VI An antique oak Welsh dresser featuring an upper open plate rack with shelves and a lower breakfront base with central drawers flanked by cupboards. View VI
Archive VII An antique oak Welsh dresser featuring an upper open plate rack with shelves and a lower breakfront base with central drawers flanked by cupboards. View VII
Archive VIII An antique oak Welsh dresser featuring an upper open plate rack with shelves and a lower breakfront base with central drawers flanked by cupboards. View VIII
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Coast Antiques
Telephone 07809 566391
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58 Abergele Rd
Colwyn Bay
Wales
LL29 7PP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/coastantiques
Verified Since Apr 2023
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Items Sold 129
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An antique oak Welsh dresser featuring an upper open plate rack with shelves and a lower breakfront base with central drawers flanked by cupboards.
Oak Welsh dresser with Breakfront drawers
Ref: SA1214558
An antique oak Welsh dresser featuring an upper open plate rack with shelves and a lower breakfront base with central drawers flanked by cupboards.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDressers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialOak, Pine, Mahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBreakfront drawers, open plate rack, turned wooden knobs, column supports
  • SizeH 215 cm (85 in) x W 171 cm (67 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This Victorian English Country Welsh dresser is constructed from oak, pine, and mahogany in warm brown tones. The upper section comprises an open plate rack with three shelves, flanked by turned column supports beneath a projecting cornice. The lower breakfront base contains six drawers with turned wooden knobs, flanked by two lower cupboards featuring rectangular recessed panels and bracket feet. The item measures 215 cm high, 171 cm wide, and 51 cm deep. This traditional storage piece suits a country kitchen, dining room, or living space as a display and storage unit for tableware, linens, or decorative items. The combination of open shelving and enclosed lower compartments provides functional versatility for everyday household use.

FAQs

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent wood movement, cracking, or warping.

Balance the visual weight of heavy oak by pairing the dresser with neutral wall palettes and understated ceramics on the open shelves. Displaying a curated selection of modern stoneware or plain white porcelain creates a clean contrast against dark timber tones.

Authentic period dressers display signs of hand-craftsmanship, including irregular dovetail joints, hand-sawn backboards, authentic wear around handles, and natural timber shrinkage over time. Original pieces also exhibit age-related oxidisation on drawer interiors and undersides.

Traditional dressers were constructed primarily from native hardwoods such as oak, often using secondary softwoods like pine for drawer linings and backboards. Joinery typically features hand-cut dovetail joints, mortise and tenon frames, and hand-turned wooden handles.

A Welsh dresser is a traditional storage piece featuring a lower cupboard or drawer base topped with an open rack for displaying ceramics and tableware. A breakfront design indicates that the central section projects forward beyond the adjacent side units.
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